LOCAL SEAFOOD & PENINSULA FLAVORS

Dining at the Cape of Good Hope

From cliffside fine-dining seafood at Two Oceans Restaurant to harborside fish & chips in Simon's Town and Cape Malay culinary heritage.

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Peninsula Culinary Highlights

Inside Reserve Fine Dining Two Oceans Restaurant (Fresh Atlantic seafood & sushi bar)

Inside Reserve Quick Bite The Food Shop (Pastries, coffee, sandwiches at funicular plaza)

Famous Harborside Fish & Chips The Salty Sea Dog (Simon's Town harbor front)

Coastal Seafood Institution Black Marlin Restaurant (Miller's Point ocean terrace)

Local Signature Dishes Cape Malay Seafood Curry, Braaied Snoek, Cape Rock Lobster (Kreef)

Picnic Spots Buffels Bay braai bays (bring your own charcoal)

LOCAL EXPERT INSIGHTS

Where to Eat Near Cape of Good Hope

Dining on the South Peninsula is a highlight of any Cape of Good Hope trip. Inside the reserve itself, the iconic Two Oceans Restaurant sits perched on the sea cliff next to the lower funicular station, offering fresh linefish, Cape rock lobster (kreef), and sushi with sweeping views over False Bay. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during peak summer months.

If you prefer a casual lunch after visiting Boulders Beach penguins in Simon's Town, head directly to The Salty Sea Dog on Wharf Street for traditional newspaper-wrapped hake and chips basted with vinegar, or book an outdoor garden table at Black Marlin Restaurant near Miller's Point, famous for whale watching while dining on fresh seafood platters.

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VETTED DINING VENUES

Top 5 Recommended Peninsula Restaurants

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Two Oceans Restaurant

Fine dining seafood & sushi deck suspended over Cape Point sea cliffs. (Mains R220–R580).

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The Food Shop at Cape Point

Quick-service bakery, espresso, and sandwiches at the lower funicular plaza. (Items R45–R140).

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The Salty Sea Dog (Simon's Town)

Classic harborside fish & chips shop serving fresh hake, snoek, and calamari. (Mains R95–R210).

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Black Marlin Restaurant (Miller's Point)

Historic oceanfront manor serving seafood platters with direct coastal views. (Mains R180–R490).

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Saveur Restaurant (Simon's Town)

Modern European bistro & seafood restaurant along Wharf Street quay. (Mains R120–R260).

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TOURS WITH LUNCH INCLUDED

Cape Peninsula Day Tours with Lunch Stops

Enjoy pre-booked dining stops in Simon's Town or Two Oceans Restaurant.

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Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town

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Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town

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Supersaver: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Day Tour from Cape Town

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Dining & Food FAQ

Yes! Designated coastal picnic lawns and braai (BBQ) bays are available at Buffels Bay and Tidal Pool inside the reserve. Bring your own firewood/charcoal and ensure all food waste is securely packed away from baboons.

Yes, booking in advance on their official website (capepoint.co.za/menu) is highly recommended during peak summer season (Nov-Mar) and weekends to secure a deck table overlooking False Bay.

Written by Alex Vance

Expat travel writer and ocean explorer living in Cape Town. Specializing in coastal reserves, marine wildlife, and local South African travel guides.